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Hat on a crab

Hat on a Crab is an idiomatic phrase that describes someone who lacks the ability or knowledge to perform simple tasks or understand basic concepts, implying a sense of incompetence or cluelessness in their actions or understanding. This expression is used metaphorically to portray an individual's incapacity or lack of aptitude in accomplishing elementary tasks or comprehending straightforward ideas, highlighting their overall lack of competence or familiarity in the given context.
When it comes to cooking, Lisa is like a hat on a crab - she can't even boil an egg without burning it.

Sarah's lack of basic computer skills makes her a hat on a crab in the office.
by _mynoduesp June 19, 2023
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It's all hats

An expression used to indicate:

1. a. when named positions of authority are really just nominal roles

b. extends to other positions

2. a. when several differently named positions of authority have no real distinction

b. extends to other positions
President, honorary secretary, captain, it's all hats
by Bilenium May 10, 2008
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Shell hat

A piece of headwear that makes one feel intimately at home, as if in a childhood fort.
“I’ve never seen her look as at peace, as in her shell hat. Such a happy hat.”
by Gordonmaster October 3, 2020
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wizard hatting

Taking snapchats of things/people and drawing wizard hats on them (blue with yellow stars) and sending them to everyone on your list.

Started by L'Alice Monocle, 2014
im getting these wizard hat snapchats from people I don't even know, wizard hatting must be catching on
by through_jaded_eyes September 3, 2014
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Divorce Hat

A headpiece which a man is given by his male friends to signify his divorce. Normally as a gift of joy or elation.
Marc received a Divorce Hat from his friend, when he announced his divorce.
by Dasjuice December 12, 2014
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now with hat

When something is sold as a 'new and improved' model when in reality nothing's really changed. In reference to Mr. Smithers of The Simpsons going crazy over the 'new Malibu Stacy' doll when the only difference is that she now has a hat!
Ayla: I'm going to wait until Windows 7 comes out
Krys: Yeah, Windows 'Vista - now with hat' 7
by SmokinJoe Fission February 11, 2009
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Double-hatting

The act of wearing two condoms to practice extra-safe sex
"I ain't having no baby, you'd better be double-hatting or you ain't going in"
by DJ Cull June 13, 2015
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